Quality Group Lead

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.Manufacturing & Operations

Job Description:

The name "Astemo" is derived from the words "Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility" and describes the mission of the integrated company to "provide a safe, sustainable and comfortable mobility life through technologies that contribute to an advanced and sustainable society". Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We recruit and develop people from diverse backgrounds who can bring their skills and experience to our organization and make us even more effective.  Own the Future and become a part of the team.  We have a current career opportunity as a QA Group Lead.

Shift/s available: D Shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises the shift inspectors ensuring product is inspected in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.

• Manages production inspection and receiving inspection.

• Develop and review quality instructions and methods for inspections and testing.

• Manages inspection audits and follow-up with corrective action.

• Ensure timely and effective responses to customer quality issues.

• Ensures effective employee relations.  Provides employee coaching and development.  Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.

• Ensure that teams and team members have the necessary resources and training to accomplish department goals.

• Recognize team accomplishments.

• Tracks absenteeism and time-keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Demonstrated leadership skills required.

• Must have strong leadership ability (2 years previous experience supervising is desired) and excellent problem-solving skills

• Experience working in a ISO9001 /IATF 16949 environment is required.

• Ability to utilize inspection equipment such as, calipers, micrometers, CMM, Profiler, Contour, Roughness, Vision Systems and other measuring devices.

• Able to read basic drawings & GD&T print callouts.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

• Must be proficient in MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions and prepare end of shift reports.

• Physical strength sufficient to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, push, pull, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in a warehouse/production environment.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Since we only hire the best and want to maintain a safe and pleasant work environment for all, final candidates are subject to drug screen and background checks.  Astemo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [email protected] when applying for the position.